I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

The reunion of old classmates lasted until late at night.

I came out of the bar.

Gu Yifan helped the already drunk Ms. Hu up.

Don't drink while driving, don't drink and drive.

Fortunately, there's a Four Seasons Hotel not far away, so there's no need to worry about not having a place to stay.

"Where are they? Weren't they supposed to be going to sing karaoke? They've all disappeared."

Ms. Hu leaned most of her body against Gu Yifan's chest, hiccuping as she mumbled something.

Tonight, she is undoubtedly the star of the party!

Those old classmates kept coming over to toast me, trying to get closer to me and build relationships.

The generous Ms. Hu naturally accepted all comers.

In her words, with Gu Yifan around, what was she afraid of?

The result is self-evident.

After getting most of her classmates who could drink drunk, Ms. Hu herself also gloriously passed out.

"They've all gone back; there won't be a third round," Gu Yifan replied casually, easily carrying most of Yifei's weight.

All he wanted to do now was throw this stubborn, competitive woman into the bathroom and wash off the smell of alcohol.

To everyone's surprise, when Ms. Hu heard that everyone had left, she suddenly looked up, raised her pretty face, and exclaimed, "Everyone's gone? We agreed... we agreed to drink until we drop! You're not allowed to leave!"

Gu Yifan: "None of them can drink as much as you, Yifei. They all admit defeat."

Hearing this, Ms. Hu was satisfied. She chuckled foolishly twice, then slammed her head down and slammed it heavily onto Gu Yifan's shoulder.

At the same time, she mumbled something indistinctly.

"Of course I am who I am! I am Hu Yifei!"

"Yes, yes, no one can compare to you," Gu Yifan said with a hint of sarcasm, shrugging his shoulders.

"What, do you think I'm competitive?" Ms. Hu opened her beautiful eyes again after she had just closed them.

She stared at Gu Yifan's profile, pretending to be fierce, yet with a hint of spoiled arrogance.

"I didn't say that," Gu Yifan denied outright.

He looked down.

The two looked at each other.
The evening breeze carried a hint of coolness, caressing Hu Yifei's slightly flushed cheeks.

She remained quiet for a moment, staring blankly at Gu Yifan, her rosy cheeks blushing even more.

"Hmm?" Gu Yifan asked, puzzled.

"What 'hmm'? I'm just worried you'll get harassed by those slutty bitches." Ms. Hu turned her face away.

She was indeed drunk; she started talking nonsense.

but
That said, the reason Hu Yifei was so fierce tonight was because she kept interrupting others when they tried to talk to Gu Yifan.

She was like a protective mother leopard, even though Gu Yifan was not a weak cub, but a lurking tiger.

Yet she still stubbornly wanted to protect him, just as Yifei stubbornly believed that Zhanbo hadn't grown up yet and still needed protection.

In reality, Zhanbo had already grown strong enough to no longer need her protection.

But this way.

Hu Yifei felt a little empty and lost.

She then channeled all her protective instincts, which she had for her younger brother Zhanbo, onto Gu Yifan.
But Gu Yifan didn't dislike it.

The longer Gu Yifan knew Ms. Hu, the more he felt that she was actually a very thoughtful and gentle woman.

She uses her seemingly arrogant and reckless exterior to secretly treat the people she cares about well, but she's unwilling to admit it.
Ms. Hu rested her head on Gu Yifan's shoulder again.

Just when Gu Yifan thought she had fallen asleep.

She suddenly spoke again.
His voice carried the soft, sweet quality characteristic of someone who is drunk, along with a barely perceptible nasal tone.

"Gu Yifan."

"Ok?"

Am I particularly amazing today?

Like a cat seeking praise, Ms. Hu rubbed her forehead against Gu Yifan's neck, inhaling deeply with pleasure.

It made Gu Yifan feel a little itchy.

"They were incredibly powerful, crushing that Dui to the point of leaving nothing behind."

Gu Yifan nodded in agreement and steadily supported Ms. Hu.

"Hmph, that's that bitch Du Yi. I don't believe she'll dare show her face in front of me again!"

Ms. Hu gave a smug snort, then broke free from Gu Yifan's embrace and staggered forward.

"Where are you going?" Gu Yifan asked with a hint of helplessness.

"Um, I'm not drunk! Mind your own business," Ms. Hu said, swaying as she walked forward.

How can this woman change her expression so quickly?
Gu Yifan rolled his eyes and followed, the warm light of the streetlights illuminating the back of Ms. Hu in her red dress.

After taking a few steps, she suddenly stopped, turned around, looked up, and her bright, beautiful eyes looked at her.

"Gu Yifan!"

"Ok?"

"Do you love me?"

Ms. Hu's voice was loud, and the light from the streetlights cast soft shadows on her face.

However, those bright eyes, which were usually full of fighting spirit, were now filled with some tension.

"Love you."

"There's no need to consider this question at all," Gu Yifan replied without a second thought.

Hu Yifei was satisfied.

"Gu Yifan," she called out again, her tone slightly different.

"I'm here."

"Then...would you like to marry me?"

Ms. Hu's bold question startled Gu Yifan slightly, but he nodded emphatically without hesitation.

"willing!"

If possible, he would like to give all the girls around him a home.

If you love each other and want to be together, and you have a wedding, does it still matter if you have a marriage certificate?

Upon hearing this, Ms. Hu smiled, a smile tinged with tears, her heart pounding.

She knew she hadn't misjudged him, and that her feelings hadn't been betrayed.
Even if Gu Yifan is lying, at least at this moment he is willing.

Girls are often driven by emotion rather than reason; sometimes they are very strong.

But when it comes to matters of the heart, they are extremely fragile.

Of course, the other person has to be someone they truly love.

Even Hu Yifei is no exception; on the contrary, her feelings are even more obsessive. Once she truly falls in love, she will devote herself entirely to him.
"Your voice is too soft! Haven't you eaten? I didn't hear you. Speak louder!" Hu Yifei shouted at Gu Yifan from under the streetlight.

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Gu Yifan took a deep breath.

This request is a bit difficult. Looking around, the empty street seemed to be just him and Ms. Hu.

Fine, if Yifei is willing, then let's go crazy with her.

Gu Yifan shouted even louder.

"I love you, Yifei, so will you marry me?"

Gu Yifan's voice seemed to echo in the empty streets.

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Ms. Hu's expression was a mixture of laughter and tears, as she stood there, tears streaming down her fair cheeks.

She watched as Gu Yifan walked towards her step by step, his eyes burning with intensity.

Gu Yifan silently opened his arms.

At this point, Ms. Hu could no longer hold back and rushed into his arms.

"Then it's a promise. You will marry me."

"Don't worry, I definitely will," Gu Yifan said, gently patting Ms. Hu's shoulder.

Ms. Hu closed her eyes and spoke softly, almost in a murmur.

"You know, I wasn't like this before junior high school."

Gu Yifan looked down at her, his gaze gentle and focused. "Hmm, not like that?"

"It shouldn't be like this now, always trying to solve problems with 'Flick Flash'."

Gu Yifan almost burst out laughing.

It turns out that Ms. Hu also knew that she was good at using violence to fight violence.

"It's not that I have to be the eye of the storm."

Ms. Hu was quite drunk; the alcohol was making her thoughts somewhat jumbled. She struggled to organize her thoughts, saying, "I used to be quite timid too."

"puff"

Gu Yifan couldn't hold back any longer. The way Hu Yifei used that adjective had a strangely endearing contrast.

What are you laughing at?

Having received a definite answer, Hu Yifei completely dropped her tough facade.

She became spoiled yet somewhat shy.

Gu Yifan suppressed his smile, hummed in agreement, and indicated that he was listening.

Hu Yifei's voice lowered, "You know, Zhanbo and I are in a blended family. I was just starting junior high school back then."

The city was not quiet at night; the sound of traffic could be faintly heard.

But at this moment, on this short stretch of road leading to the hotel, only the two of them remained in this space.

Gu Yifan didn't urge her, but simply adjusted his position to make her more comfortable.

A strong arm becomes a safe harbor, allowing Ms. Hu to dock with peace of mind.

Hu Yifei frowned, seemingly recalling that not-so-easy time.

"At the time, I was very resistant. I felt that everything had changed, and there were unfamiliar people in the house. Why should I call a stranger 'Dad'?"

"And then there was Zhanbo. Back then, he still had a snotty nose and looked incredibly silly. I didn't like him at all at first."

"But that idiot Zhanbo seems to know nothing, he just keeps following me around, calling me 'sister, sister.'"

Gu Yifan blinked, as if he could also see the girl with pigtails, pouting as she looked at her snotty-nosed little brother with a look of disgust and helplessness.

"Well, Zhanbo hasn't changed much."

Ms. Hu seemed not to hear, and said somewhat forlornly, "My mother, she's poured all her energy into her new family."

There was no complaint in her tone, only a calm statement of facts.

But Gu Yifan could also sense the hesitation and helplessness that Ms. Hu had felt beneath her seemingly calm exterior.

And there's also the feeling of being ignored, the grievance and sadness.

This is what blended families are like.

The smaller ones always receive more preferential treatment.

One can imagine how heartbroken Yifei, who was already upset because of her parents' divorce, would be as she watched her parents' love being taken away. She was still a child at the time.

"I don't know what happened, it's like I matured overnight and realized a truth: relying on yourself is worse than relying on anyone else!"

As Hu Yifei spoke, she suddenly swung her fist, almost hitting Gu Yifan's chin.

"If anyone dares to bully me, I'll beat them up!"

Ms. Hu's fist-waving movements were somewhat clumsy due to drunkenness, but her eyes were unusually bright.

"Yes, yes, beat him up, beat him up! Now no one can bully you anymore, you can only bully others." Gu Yifan hugged Ms. Hu like he was coaxing a child, and walked towards the hotel.

"That's right, I, Hu Yifei, am the one who bullies others!"

Ms. Hu was very satisfied with Gu Yifan's words.

"Later, gradually no one dared to mess with me anymore."

Yifei's tone carried a hint of weariness, but also a hint of pride.

"They're all afraid I'll think I'm fierce, domineering, and unreasonable. Humph, so what if they're afraid! I can live a better life without a man!"

She paused, then looked up at Gu Yifan with her wet eyes.

"That's why I hate Du Yi so much—that clingy, shameless guy who has no manly backbone at all! And Zeng Xiaoxian's sleazy face is just annoying to look at!"

Gu Yifan felt there was something wrong with what he said.

"How can you compare Teacher Zeng with Du Yi?"

Teacher Zeng's reputation was harmed
Ms. Hu chuckled, and as she laughed, she whispered, "The man I like."

Her voice gradually lowered, and her cheeks turned even redder, whether from the alcohol or something else, it was hard to tell.

Gu Yifan picked up where she left off, saying, "I either have to be stronger or smarter than you, otherwise how can I conquer you?"

Hu Yifei nodded vigorously, "That's right! Just like you!"

After saying that, Ms. Hu realized something was wrong; her ears turned noticeably red, and she buried her head even deeper.

"You're not allowed to laugh at me!"

"how come."

Gu Yifan was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected Yifei to have such a high opinion of him.
Gu Yifan gently kissed Ms. Hu's forehead.

"So, you're admitting that I'm stronger and smarter than you?"

"Who admitted it! Nonsense! Are you trying to betray your master and ancestors?!"

Hu Yifei protested in dissatisfaction, but her voice was muffled in Gu Yifan's arms and had no deterrent effect.

By this time, the two had already arrived at the hotel lobby.

The bright lights made Hu Yifei feel a little uncomfortable. She squinted and hid her face in Gu Yifan's arms.

The receptionist was used to this kind of combination.

Check-in went smoothly, and I received my room key.

Gu Yifan half-supported, half-carried the incessantly talking Ms. Hu into the elevator.

The elevator rises slowly.

In the enclosed space, Hu Yifei seemed to remember something again. She leaned against the cold elevator wall, looking at Gu Yifan with a dazed expression.

"Gu Yifan."

Gu Yifan sighed. It was so easy for them to call him by his name, just like calling a cat or a dog.

"What is it now, Ms. Hu?"

"You know what? You're different from everyone else," Ms. Hu whispered mysteriously in Gu Yifan's ear.

"Oh? How is it different?" Gu Yifan lowered his head cooperatively, looking at her with great interest.

Hu Yifei frowned, as if she was thinking very seriously. After a long while, she spoke solemnly.

"It's just different. From the first moment I saw you."

The elevator dinged as it arrived at the floor.

Gu Yifan helped her out, found the room, and swiped the card to open the door.

At first glance?
When was that?

Oh, I remember now, it was in the restroom at the apartment complex's residents' committee office.

That day, Ms. Hu, dressed in a red dress, stormed into the men's restroom and grabbed Gu Yifan's arm as they left.

"Oh, Mr. Hu, you wouldn't have had any ulterior motives when you first met me, would you?" Gu Yifan teased.

"That's right!" Hu Yifei was unusually honest, perhaps because she was drunk.

"I fell in love with you at first sight, you little man! It was love at first sight! I'm going to date a younger man!"

"If you're not happy about it, then bite me!"

"Shh!"

Gu Yifan felt a chill run down his spine and quickly pushed the troublesome Ms. Hu into the room.

It's one thing to shout on the street, but yelling and shouting in a hotel corridor is likely to get you yelled at.

Finished this sentence.

Ms. Hu also used up her last bit of strength.

Her body went limp and she collapsed onto the soft bed.

The red skirt, like a blooming flower, spread out on the white bed sheet.

Her jet-black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, obscuring her beautiful and charming face.

The phrase "as still as a virgin" perfectly describes Ms. Hu when she is quiet.

"I'll go wash a towel and dry you off," Gu Yifan said softly after admiring the towel for a while.

Ms. Hu murmured "Mmm" instead of answering.

Gu Yifan shook his head. They were already an old married couple, so there was no rush.

He turned and went into the bathroom.

only.
Gu Yifan then came out with a warm towel.

On the bed, Ms. Hu had already kicked off her high heels, was not covered by a blanket, and was curled up hugging a pillow, fast asleep.

His breathing became even and long.

She fell asleep just like that.
"Yifei, Yifei?"

Gu Yifan stood by the bed and called softly, but there was no response.

Yeah, it would be abnormal if he didn't get drunk after drinking so much.

Gu Yifan looked at Hu Yifei, who was sleeping soundly on the bed without any guard, and relaxed.

She shed all her usual pretenses, leaving only her charming and innocent beauty.

Gu Yifan helped Ms. Hu change her clothes, wiped her body, and covered her with a blanket.

He ran his fingers across her slightly flushed face, gently brushing aside a few strands of hair damp with sweat from her forehead.

Goodnight, Yifei.

Gu Yifan spoke softly, his tone filled with a doting affection that even he himself hadn't noticed. (End of Chapter)